First, bear with me for an important definition. “Meta” used as a prefix, has come to mean self-reference, or “an X about X”. For example, meta-analysis is an analysis of other analyses. If you are arguing with your boyfriend about... read on

Over two thirds of Americans are overweight. A safe and effective medication that helps people lose weight would be a boon for the health of millions who are struggling to take off the pounds. Unfortunately, this has been an extremely tough nut to crack... read on

The correlation between obesity and inadequate sleep has been known for some time. But does one cause the other or are they coincidental? It’s also known that inadequate sleep increases hunger, an effect I can attest to from my memories of medical training. I always ate more... read on

Pertussis or whooping cough is a bacterial respiratory disease marked by a runny nose for a week or two followed by a severe persistent cough. In adults it rarely causes severe illness, and usually resolves even without treatment, but in infants the disease can be life-threatening.... read on

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